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Salim Kallas
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Slim Kallas in August 2010.
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Salim Kallas
13 November 1936 |
| Died | 2 December 2013 (aged 77) Damascus, Syria
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| Occupation | Actor, politician |
| Years active | 1970–2013 |
Salim Kallas (Arabic: سليم كلاس; 13 November 1936 − 2 December 2013) was a famous Syrian actor and politician. He was born in Damascus, Syria.
Salim Kallas started his acting career in 1970. He first performed in plays with university students. Later, he worked at the national theater. He also joined Syrian TV shortly after it began. His first TV appearance was in a film called "Asha'a al-Wada'a" (Farewell Dinner).
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About Salim Kallas
Salim Kallas was a very busy actor. He performed on stage, on TV, in movies, and on the radio. He became well-known for his many roles.
His Family Life
Salim Kallas had a family with five daughters and one son. His son's name is Mohammed Kallas. His daughters are Lina, Rania, Lotus, and Shireen Kallas, who live in Lebanon. His daughter Dima Kallas moved to America.
Acting on Stage and Radio
Salim Kallas acted in many plays. Some of his famous stage roles were in "Merchant of Venice" and "Macbeth." He also had a regular part in a popular radio show. This show was called "Hokm al-Adala" (Rule of Justice).
His TV Career
Salim Kallas was most famous for his work on television. He appeared in only four movies, but he was in many TV shows. His TV career began with a long-running comedy series called "Maraya" (Mirrors). He was part of this show from its very first season. This made him a popular and familiar face on Syrian TV. He acted in many different types of TV shows throughout his career.
Television Shows
- Jawaher
- Maraya
- Harat Al Qasr
- Abjad Hawwaz
- Al bina'a 22
- Jedar Al Zaman
- Harb Al Sanawat Al Arba'a
- Had Al Saif
- Al-Khawali
- Layali Al-Salihiya
- Bab Al-Hara
Theatre Plays
- Venice Merchant
- Macbeth
- False confessions (Al E'atarafat Al Kathebah)
Movies
- Lail Al Rejal
- Naji Al Ali
- Short We Fanilla We Cap
- Wilad Al Amm
His Final Years
Salim Kallas passed away on 2 December 2013, in Damascus. He was 77 years old. He died after a long illness. He was remembered by his wife, his son, and his five daughters. His burial took place the day after he passed away.
